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Cruising Log: The Bahamas with Annabelle 2: Part 1

2010-05-27T09:02:00.009-04:00

Cruising Log: The Bahamas with Annabelle 2: Part 1submitted by Bob and Karen McMullen on their Hunter 420 PassageJoin Bob & Karen McMullen for a 3 month cruise of the Bahamas aboard the Hunter Passage 420 Annabelle 2. Detailed log entries, great photos and local insights make for great educational entertainment. Part 1 of this 4 episode series starts with the departure from Whitney’s marine in

Cooking on Board Part III

2010-04-12T17:52:00.010-04:00

Cooking on Board Part III - by Mary Maskal, The Yachting GourmetIn the past two articles, we have discussed outfitting the galley and now we are going to take a look at an actual galley redo! SmarterSail is a 1996 Hunter 295 owned and operated by the St Petersburg based sailing school by the same name. The boat had just recently been relocated from their Annapolis, MD location to Florida. It

St. Patrick's Day!!!

2010-03-14T16:49:00.003-04:00

This week ONLY (March 14th - 20th) Knotline is offering Hunter Tervis Tumblers with FREE shipping for all orders over $50. (in-stock items only). Click HERE to order yours and use Promo Code: StPat0010 Here is the scoop on Tervis Tumblers... Keeps Hot Drinks Hotter and Cold Drinks Colder LongerDouble-walled insulation does more than just reduce condensation and rings. It also helps

New England Summer

2010-03-03T12:40:00.008-05:00

New England Summer - submitted by Pamela Mormino, Owner of 37.5 Hunter LegendRest, relaxation, fun and adventure were the goals of our recent 2 week trip from Mystic, CT to Boston and Provincetown MA and other places along the way. I’m happy to say our goals were met and then some while we did have to be flexible on our ports of call. My husband has been urging (brow-beating) me to agree to a

Cooking on Board Part II

2010-02-24T08:16:00.002-05:00

Cooking on Board Part II - by Mary Maskal, The Yachting GourmetWhether you are outfitting a brand new galley or just updating an existing, there are a few considerations you will want to keep in mind. As we discussed in the previous article, outfitting your galley can be a fun challenge if you approach it the right way. This article will take you through a few of the things you want to think

Cooking on Board – Do You Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Your Galley?

2010-01-13T12:26:00.004-05:00

Guest Writer: Mary Maskal from The Yachting GourmetHow do you feel about cooking on board? Even those that love to cook often don’t enjoy it in the confines of a small galley. The good news is you can make it fun, easy and delicious with a little help from The Yachting Gourmet.The biggest issue with the galley is space. Very few boaters have a galley the size of their home kitchen and avoid

Widescreen chartplotter technology now available on new Hunters

2010-01-04T10:31:00.004-05:00

Raymarine’s newest electronics technology has been fully integrated into the 2010 line of Hunter sailboats. The new displays come in both “C” and “E” series models, both of which feature larger viewing areas, enhanced definition, increased networking capability and better performance. The “E” series also offers touchscreen technology to quicken and simplify operation. Enhanced definition

Gift Idea for Hunter Owners!

2009-12-03T11:15:00.003-05:00

Looking for something for your fellow Hunter Owners this Holiday Season? Well Hunter Tervis Tumber - In-stock 17 oz mugs are on SALE! This sale ends Sunday (so you can have them shipped in time).Remember these tumblers are great for both hot and cold beverages. They also have a lifetime guarantee.Order your TODAY! Click here

News Update from Hunter Marine

2009-12-02T09:20:00.002-05:00

Annapolis Sailboat Show Recap!One week after the sailboat show closing, Hunter Marine Corporation has a total of twenty plus retail ordered boats from its participating dealers in the show. “While these results are no where near the totals of years gone by, they are encouraging results that customers are returning to the marketplace and purchasing new boats. We are very pleased with the reception

Knotline.com - Black Friday Sale

2009-11-26T09:23:00.002-05:00

Time is running out!!! All in-stock Hunter Tervis Tumblers and Gill Gear is on sale for 2 More Days!!! Check out all the products here!

DESTINATION: Sarasota, FL

2009-11-19T09:02:00.005-05:00

Sarasota, FL is rated #1 boating destination on Discoverboating.comAway from the commercial marine traffic and urban bustle of Florida’s Tampa Bay is the easygoing amble of Sarasota, just a few nautical miles south along the state’s central west coast. But in and around Sarasota is as much about her barrier islands as it is the city proper. And when you talk about the “Sister Keys” as they’re

Black Friday is Starting Early!!!!

2009-11-13T18:44:00.003-05:00

Black Friday is Starting Early and lasting all week for Knotline readers!Right now all in-stock Hunter Tervis Tumbers and all the Gill Foul Weather gear is on sale at the Knotline store.Sale starts today and ends on November 21st. Make sure you order fast because quantities are limited on some products.

Knotline Story Contest

2009-11-06T15:24:00.004-05:00

Knotline story CONTEST!!!!Send us your stories about your Hunter (sailing adventures, things you have done to modify your boat, etc...) We will publish as many as we can and will pick a winner to WIN an excellent prize!Deadline for entry is November 27th Send your Stories & Pictures HERE

Winterize Your Boat

2009-10-20T11:47:00.004-04:00

Unfortunately, the boating season is winding down in many parts of the country and it is time to start thinking about protecting your valuable recreational asset. Winterizing a boat reminds me of the old commercial that says "pay me now or pay me later." The time and effort you spend now will have a definite effect on your boat's performance, or lack of it, and certainly save you time, effort and

Hunter Announces New 39 for 2010 Model Year

2009-10-05T13:11:00.005-04:00

Company officials today announced the launching of their newest model, the Hunter 39. This new boat replaces the highly successful Hunter 38 retaining some of the boats most positive interior characteristics and marking major improvements in several key areas suggested by dealers and customers.John Peterson, Hunter’s Director of Sales & Marketing said, “Our main goal was to build on our previous

Charis’ Excellent Adventure – Part Six: The East River and Beyond… Aug 15th – 21st, 2008

2009-09-30T10:20:00.012-04:00

Charis’ Excellent Adventure – Part Six: The East River and Beyond… Aug 15th – 21st, 2008The time had come to “turn left…” Charis was headed up the East River and through the infamous Hell Gate… and on to Long Island Sound!Hell Gate is a narrow channel at the top of the East River, with a reputation for being difficult to transit, due to strong converging tidedriven currents and heavy commercial

NEW Gill Foul Weather Gear with FREE Customization!

2009-09-27T12:12:00.002-04:00

We are excited to announce the news products in the Knotline Store (click here to visit), Gill Foul Weather Gear with FREE customization. Best Knotline Video Good Boat, Good Dog, Good Girl Full Moon Frolic St. Augustine to Key West Sail to the Narrow, Hunter 41 SailTime Santa Barbara view

LAST CHANCE!!! Hunter Video Contest!

2009-08-12T09:37:00.003-04:00

It is almost time to start our Hunter video contest! If you still have not sent yours in, please make sure you upload them to YouTube.com and send the link to hunter@jlrezcommunications.com by Sunday the 16th.We'll post all the videos from August 17th -August 31st and take a reader poll to determine the winner.

2009-08-10T10:43:00.003-04:00

Take our Knotline Poll.... What size Hunter do you own?14-21 feet 25-30 feet theEdge 31-40 feet 41-49 feet 50 feet view resultsFree vote poll

Hunter Tervis Tumbers...

2009-08-04T18:09:00.001-04:00

They are in and they look GREAT!!! They are wonderful on or off your boat. Order yours today, www.knotline.com.***Please note that we are still working on shipping, you will be charged the actual shipping price.... your total will be adjusted when we ship the order.

Charis’ Excellent Adventure – Part Five: The Hudson River

2009-08-04T15:42:00.014-04:00

Charis’ Excellent Adventure – Part Five: The Hudson RiverAugust 9th – 14th, 2008With the boat put safely back together, it was tempting to make like cruisers and just hang out for a day of doing absolutely nothing. But it was Saturday, and the lively waterfront nightspot at Hop O’ Nose had a fireworks display scheduled for that evening… and that cinched our decision, for the sake of our crew.

Specialty Yachts Hunter Rendezvous 2009

2009-07-26T15:55:00.007-04:00

Telegraph Harbour is one of the snuggest little bays in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands but on the weekend of June 13 it was home to the biggest Hunter rendezvous in North America. A total of 72 boats carrying more than 200 people filled the Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island for the nineteenth annual Hunter rendezvous held by Specialty Yachts of Vancouver. The first Hunter rendezvous

Charis’ Excellent Adventure - Part Four: A Sailboat Once Again…

2009-07-06T12:07:00.009-04:00

Waterford, NY is where the Erie and Champlain Canals intersect, and tying up for the night at the town dock along “the Waterford Wall” is a rite of passage for boats traveling either canal system.It’s been said there are no strangers among cruisers, just friends you haven’t met… this was proven yet again as soon as we landed. Almost before we had the docklines secured, we’d been offered a beer,

Knotline is Now on Facebook

2009-07-06T10:09:00.006-04:00

Become a fan of Knotline - Hunter Marine Owners Group on Facebook.Participate in discussions, share photos and stories.Search for Knotline on Facebook and hit "Become a Fan".

Knotline Video Contest

2009-06-19T09:21:00.006-04:00

Calling all Hunter Owners!!!Here is your chance to be a star and win a set of Tervis Tumblers for your boat.Make a video (2 minutes or less) of your adventures on board your Hunter. Upload the video to www.youtube.com and send the link to hunter@jlrezcommunications.com. We'll post all the videos from August 17th -August 31st and take a reader poll to determine the winner. The winner will

Tips & Techniques: Caring for clear plastics

2009-06-17T09:19:00.008-04:00

Meet our new "Tips & Techniques" sponsor, Practical Sailor Magazine. PS is the only fully independent publication that tests and rates sailboats and sailing equipment. To subscribe, visit them at http://www.practical-sailor.com/. To help keep your Hunter looking and running great. we'll post under this topic about once every 4-6 weeks. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated, so

NEW Hunter Tervis Tumblers - Knotline.com

2009-06-15T12:45:00.002-04:00

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our Online Store, www.Knotline.com. Right now we’re offering a Grand Opening special on all pre-ordered Hunter Logo Tervis Tumblers. Order now and receive FREE SHIPPING on your entire order .If you don’t already use Tervis Tumblers at home or on board, you will be amazed with their quality, durability and functionality.Double wall insulation keeps

Hunter 44 Wins FIGAWI Cruising Race

2009-06-01T09:43:00.001-04:00

Bud Harris and crew aboard the Newport, RI based Hunter 44 Paradise won their class in the recent Figawi race from Hyannis, MA to Nantucket MA.With a reputation for robust post-race social activities, the annual 20 mile season opener drew over 200 entrants this year. Rob Lawnsby of Advantage Yacht Sales (a friend of Bud's) sent in this preliminary report."Bud is not a racer guy, in fact this is

Past Issue Archive

2009-05-19T13:24:00.002-04:00

Knotline has been a great source of information for Hunter owners over the years and we've been able to track down some past issues for downloading. Much of the content is still relevant and covers a wide range of topics like; sail trim, safety, racing, maintenance and cruising adventures. Here is the link back to the page at the main Hunter site. We've also added it to the top of the left column

Welcome Knotline Subscribers!

2009-05-15T10:29:00.003-04:00

We're up and running with the new blog! The email that directed you here is a transfer mechanism from the old format. If you would like to stay subscribed, please be sure to sign up for the blog email or RSS feed. More details are described below and in "About this blog".Enjoy!

Summer 2009 Rendezvous Events

2009-05-14T22:03:00.005-04:00

It's Rendezvous season! If you haven't yet attended one, make this the year you do. There are many events this summer...All are first class parties with contests, seminars, races and great food. The staff at Hunter has compiled this list with contact info to get you started. Click on the link to view the website or send an email to the organizers for more info.June 12 – 14: Vancouver, BC

Tracking Sweet & Slow from Miami to Deltaville, VA

2009-05-12T20:56:00.003-04:00

After a winter in Florida, Donnie Hatchett's Hunter 460, Sweet & Slow is headed back home to Deltaville, VA with a crew of 3. They have a cool device on board called a spot. It transmits position information up to a satellite every 10 minutes, which then posts it to a tracking program on the internet. Here is a link..Yesterday afternoon (Monday) they were about 150 miles NE of Cape Canaveral, FL.

Charis’ Excellent Adventure:The Champlain Canal

2009-05-11T11:13:00.007-04:00

Finally…we rejoin Bruce and Pam Foshay aboard Charis, a Hunter Legend 37.5, for the second part of their trip from Lake Champlain to Maine, via the Hudson River and Long Island Sound.For a review of the first part of the story click here..Whitehall, NY. Although we’d been traveling what seemed like a river for most of the morning, it was time to officially leave Lake Champlain. We did this with

Welcome to the NEW Knotline!

2009-05-06T12:22:00.003-04:00

Knotline is the Hunter owner’s newsletter. It contains interesting stories from Hunter owners, tips and techniques to help you get more enjoyment from your boat, news from regional owners groups, and Hunter factory updates. The new Blog format is really exciting! Not only will it allow us to deliver the content faster and with more pictures, but we’ll also be able post video. So instead of

Knotline - NEW BLOG!!

2009-01-31T10:19:00.000-05:00

We have switched over the Knotline newsletter to a blog... We are working on getting it up and running. Please subscribe via RSS feed or by email in the box to the right. Thank you!!